Rebecca Dzombak

Rebecca Dzombak is a science journalist who covers paleontology and other aspects of the natural world. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other publications. Her work focuses on uncovering new discoveries in the field of paleontology and making them accessible to a general audience. Dzombak's articles often highlight unique features of ancient creatures, such as the taco shell-like covering of Odaraia alata or the cannibalistic tendencies of trilobites. Through her reporting, she aims to provide insight into the history and evolution of life on Earth.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/25/science/cannibal-trilobites.html

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

95%

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  • Odaraia alata is a 508 million-year-old marine creature
  • Odaraia had a unique hard covering resembling a taco shell.
  • Odaraia was nearly eight inches long and likely used its hard covering to propel through water.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

New Insights into the Ancient 'Alien Fish Taco': Odaraia alata's Mandibles Reveal Its Role in Early Evolution and Food Webs

New Insights into the Ancient 'Alien Fish Taco': Odaraia alata's Mandibles Reveal Its Role in Early Evolution and Food Webs

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Discoveries of Odaraia alata's mandibles reveal this ancient marine creature, with a taco-shell like covering and 30 pairs of spiny legs, was the first known member of the mandibulates group. New insights suggest it likely swam upside down to gather food using its intricate leg system and may have contributed to early ecosystems.